Borekas
Flaky, golden puff pastry parcels filled with a savory cheese mixture, baked until puffed and served with fresh lettuce and ketchup for dipping. A quick and satisfying snack or light meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 15g

Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 cups lettuce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Thaw puff pastry if frozen, then cut into 4 equal squares.
- 2
In a bowl, mash 4 oz feta with 1 egg until well combined.
- 3
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square, fold into a triangle, and press edges with a fork to seal.
- 4
Brush tops with remaining egg (or a little milk) and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
- 5
Bake until golden and puffed, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm with lettuce and ketchup on the side.
- 6
Serve warm with lettuce and ketchup on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- fork
- pastry brush
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